6 Foreword It’s with great honour and satisfaction that we proudly bring you the first edition of Budva <strong>In</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Pocket</strong>, just in time for the 2012 summer season. <strong>In</strong> the following pages you will (hopefully) find everything you need to know about the city before and during your stay in the undisputed capital of Montenegro’s Adriatic coast. It’s with good reason that Budva is nicknamed the Montenegrin Miami, as the beach takes centre stage here, the nightlife is by far the best in the entire region and every year more of the world’s elite jet setters flock here for a taste of everything the Budva <strong>Riviera</strong> has to offer. That said, don’t fret if you’re not fortunate enough to count yourself among the ultra-wealthy or prefer culture to clubbing, as the city offers something for every budget and boasts enough sights to keep even veteran travellers satisfied. We’ve also made sure to include a few of Budva’s world famous neighbours, namely the fortified island resort town of <strong>Sveti</strong> <strong>Stefan</strong>, and <strong>Kotor</strong>, a UNESCO Heritage site on one of the Mediterranean’s most breathtaking bays. Thanks to all the welcoming, proud, friendly, drunk, knowledgeable, helpful locals who assisted us while we were painstakingly researching the guide at Budva’s many beaches, bars and restaurants - as they say, it’s tough work, but someone’s got to do it! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions we welcome any and all feedback, be it on Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter or even old-fashioned email. Cover story Dominated by the bell tower of St John the Baptist Church, what Budva’s old town lacks in square metres it makes up for with centuries of historical intrigue, reminders of which can be found around nearly every corner. <strong>In</strong> our humble opinion, wandering aimless down the beautifully restored alleyways is one of the most pleasant ways to pass your time at the coast. Throw in a couple of beaches with azure waves lapping against the ancient city walls, a few atmospheric bars and several genuinely homey traditional restaurants and you’ve got yourself one hell of an old town. 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